New rider in Tianjin

**gorka** · 08-24-2013, 08:35 AM

Today I picked the bike from Deppon transport company in Tian jin south and rode it 50 km to home.
I have to say I love the bike.
Thanks everybody again.
Regards,
Gorka.

**gorka** · 08-25-2013, 09:39 AM

So here, she is, looking fine after such a long trip. Ain't she a beauty?
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Yes, I removed the stickers too. Topmanda and BBS got it right.

**bikerdoc** · 08-26-2013, 01:01 AM

^nice... look forward to some ride reports (RR) in the near future!

**Lao Jia Hou** · 08-26-2013, 02:39 AM

Definitely nice looking - I certainly prefer the black/red color combination. Congratulations!

If anyone else is looking for a CF Moto 650NK or a CF Moto 650TR, Qili Motors in Beijing is having a "sale" on these two models (discounts of 5K -> 15K). It seems they might be demo models, though.

Linkie # 1

Linkie # 2

Contact info in the links.

**gorka** · 08-26-2013, 10:31 AM

Thanks LJH, I'm happy you like it. To be honest, I might have chosen some less aggressive looks, but on the other hand I like black on my vehicles.

Interesting link. Am I the only one who thinks it is better not to pile 190 kg motorbikes, even when in a crate?

**Lao Jia Hou** · 08-26-2013, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by gorka

Am I the only one who thinks it is better not to pile 190 kg motorbikes, even when in a crate?

Definitely agree with you. I'm not sure how CF Moto packs its bikes, but I know that some Chinese manufacturers only use flimsy wood as a "frame" for the cardboard covering.

A few "shipping" examples I've seen are frightening, which is why Bikerdoc's suggestion of always using a quality shipper is certainly money well spent. And preferably with a proper crate made by oneself, if possible.

**bikerdoc** · 08-27-2013, 01:56 AM

CFMoto factory packs the 650 in a metal (sure it was steel) frame with a wooden pallet as the base, over which a cardboard box is placed. For the the Jetmax, and the 650s, I think CFMoto uses the same box, hence the words "automatic" printed on the box.
The metal frame makes the bike extremely secure. The metal frames top cross member (brace) is bolted and can be removed. We saw this as it allowed us to climb aboard one 650 at the point of distribution, after both the cardboard box and cross member/brace was removed, without the need to remove the bike completely from its packaging. I'm not sure if all the frame is bolted together or not.

**gorka** · 09-19-2013, 01:22 AM

If there is any body thinking about buying a used but unplated bike, I have posted information about my experience in a different thread started by a fellow Tianjin rider. Title is "getting (il)legal in Tianjin"
I haven't managed to get fully legal mysel yet, but I'm starting to feel pretty ill.
Cheers

**Desmo** · 09-19-2013, 02:15 AM

Congratulaciones Gorka!

**gorka** · 10-29-2013, 04:30 AM

A brief update
While I wait for a newly made acquaintance to help me to get a plate, I have got my insurance. I had it issued in shanghai, since Tianjin does not allow to get it until you have a numberplate. Interestingly, I did have to show however my road tax payment certification.
Anyway, if you are in Tianjin whereabouts and we me coming, relax, I'm covered!
Cheers,
Gorka.